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This is the fourth edition of the well-established, thought-provoking classic textbook from De Montfort University, edited by Ian Beardwell, Len Holden and Tim Claydon and updated and revised throughout. A thorough introduction to HRM, this book contains a variety of perspectives and styles and a critical approach, made clear and accessible to students through the consistent chapter structure and increased features such as: learning outcomes and chapter summaries; activities; 'stop and think' features; UK, International and European case studies; Glossary, extensive references and further reading Bright, full color interior design.
Other features include a downloadable Instructor's Manual with PowerPoint slides and notes to accompany the activities, exercises, questions and case studies within the book. As with previous editions, Human Resource Management 4ed is in line with CIPD standards and the critical approach and sophisticated writing style is suitable for undergraduates, HRM Masters students and specialist MBAs.
Editors- Ian Beardwell - former Head of the HRM Department, Dr. Len Holden - Principal Lecturer in HRM and Dr. Tim Claydon - Principal Lecturer in Industrial Relations - Leicester Business School, De Montfort University.
Contributors- Phil Almond, Julie Beardwell, Dr. Ian Clark, Professor Audrey Collin, Trevor Colling, Mike Doyle, Linda Glover, Nicky Golding, Dr. Sue Marlow, Professor Mike Noon, Julia Pointon, Alan Ryan, Olga Tregaskis - All of the Department of Human Resource Management, Leicester Business School, De Montfort University.
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCE
A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH fourth edition IAN BEARDWELL
LEN HOLDEN
TIM CLAYDON
A thorough introduction to the subject, Human Resource Management contains a variety of perspectives, styles and arguments. Its rigorous, critical approach is made accessible to students through the consistent chapter structure and increased features such as: • learning outcomes and chapter summaries • activities • ‘stop and think’ features • UK, International and European case studies
Editors: Professor Ian Beardwell – former Head of the HRM Department, Dr. Len Holden – Principal Lecturer in HRM and Dr. Tim Claydon – Principal Lecturer in Industrial Relations – Leicester Business School, De Montfort University. Contributors: Phil Almond, Julie Beardwell, Dr. Ian Clark, Professor Audrey Collin, Trevor Colling, Mike Doyle, Linda Glover, Nicky Golding, Dr. Sue Marlow, Professor Mike Noon, Julia Pointon, Alan Ryan, Olga Tregaskis – All of the Department of Human Resource Management, Leicester Business School, De Montfort University.
• glossary, extensive references and further reading • bright, full colour interior design. Other features include a companion website with multiple choice questions for each chapter, Internet exercises, annotated weblinks and a searchable online glossary. There is also an interactive online course to accompany the book. All this can be found at www.booksites.net, under the subject or author’s name.
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‘Human Resource Management clearly explains and critiques current theory and then illustrates it with relevant examples, making it useful for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.’ Stephanie Tailby, Principal Lecturer, HRM, Bristol Business School
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BEARDWELL HOLDEN CLAYDON
As with previous editions, Human Resource Management is in line with CIPD standards and the critical approach and sophisticated writing style is suitable for undergraduates, HRM Masters students and specialist MBAs.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The fourth edition of this classic, thought-provoking textboo